What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Utility Construction Inspector 1 or 2 position at City of Madison, WI?
Salary : $63,749.14 - $67,235.74 Annually
Location : Madison, WI
Job Type : PERMANENT FULL TIME
Job Number : 2025-00019
Department : Water Utility
Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Comp. Group / Range : 16 / 12 or 16 / 14
General Description
The City of Madison Water Utility is looking to hire Water Construction Inspectors (Civil Technicians). This is full-time paraprofessional engineering work performed in association with the design and construction of public works projects and / or other activities requiring technical and construction expertise. This position is responsible for surveying, base map development, project setup, construction inspection of the installation of water mains, valves, water services, hydrants, and facility construction, record keeping, and computer aided drafting of as constructed information for utility long term records.
Madison Water Utility is committed to developing, maintaining and continually improving the public water distribution system while protecting groundwater resources. The successful applicant will recognize and value these commitments while striving to achieve these objectives in a rapidly changing field of public works and water supply engineering. In the coming years, Madison Water Utility will continue to add technical systems and complex software to improve efficiency, consistently meet federal and state regulations, conserve power and water, and renew its aging infrastructure. To meet this need, engineering positions require the education and expertise to develop, expand, and sustain these technical systems and maintain the Utility's level of service.
The Water Utility Construction Inspector 1 starts at $63,749.14 / annually and the Water Utility Construction Inspector 2 starts at $67,235.74 / annually. Classification level will be determined at the time of hire and will be based on the candidate's relevant work experience and overall qualifications.
WHAT WE DO Madison Water Utility delivers safe, high-quality water to more than 250,000 people across the Madison area. Our water comes from a deep aquifer beneath Madison and is pumped to the surface by wells across the city. We are entrusted by the people of Madison to supply high quality water for consumption and fire protection, at a reasonable cost, while conserving and protecting our water resources.Madison Water Utility's water distribution system operates with :
- 22 groundwater wells that pump nearly 9 billion gallons per year
- 916 miles of water main
- 43 million gallons of water storage capacity
- 10 district pressure zones
- 71,160 customers served
THE WATER UTILITY ENGINEERING SECTION The Engineering Section of Madison Water Utility provides planning, design, management and preservation of our system assets and water resources. Our team manages the design and construction of infrastructure improvements each year consisting of water main replacements, rehabilitation, system expansions, hydraulic improvements and distribution / storage facility projects. We collect and manage data pertaining to our infrastructure to map, monitor and continuously improve our system while objectively prioritizing capital improvements.
We are also focused on community outreach and education. From facility tours, school demonstrations, water wagon events, and open data provisions; to a collaborative community advisory process for major projects, we are committed to showing our community how we can all help protect one of our most critical resources.
The City of Madison is a qualified employer for the .
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn't match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Water Utility Construction Inspector 1
Water Utility Construction Inspector 2
Minimum Qualifications
If an applicant does not possess the specific requirements outlined above, HR will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience :
Two (2) years of experience in applying the following :
In order to be considered for the Water Civil Technician 2 level, the candidate must also demonstrate 2 additional years of experience respectively determined at the time of hire.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
For a complete list of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, please see the class specifications for Water Civil Technician 1 and Water Civil Technician 2.
Special Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
The City of Madison offers excellent pay and benefits for employees. City Ordinances, handbooks, and labor contracts provide specifics; the description here is not to be considered a binding statement but offers an informal summary.
Compensation
The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current for pay for all classifications. Employees receive increases based on tenure with the City.
Benefits
The City offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as optional pet insurance, a bus pass for all employees, and the possibility of flexible work schedules. A brief summary of benefits is listed below. Please visit our for more information.
Leave
Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used after completion of probation. The general vacation schedule is below.
0-3 years 10 work days of vacation
After 3 years 12-1 / 2 days
After 7 years 15 days
After 11 years 17-1 / 2 days
After 15 years 20 days
After 19 years 25 days
After 27 years 27 days
Employees earn 3.5 personal days in addition to vacation.
Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 3 paid leave days (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).
Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.
Retirement
The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Insurance
The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including :
Other Benefits
The City offers numerous other benefits and programs for employees, including :
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Salary : $63,749 - $67,236
